This information collection requirement pertains to various information in support of the DoD acquisition process: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Parts 208, Required Sources of Supplies and Services; 209, Contractor Qualifications; 235, Research and Development Contracting; and associated provisions and clauses in DFARS Part 252. This information collection implements 10 USC 2536; 10 USC 2327, 10 USC 2354.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.